Healthy BBQ: Jackfruit Sliders

May 24, 2017

Jackfruit sliders are a tasty dish for people looking to eat a diet lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. Jackfruit is a tropical, meat-free ingredient that can be found in a can at any Asian market. Thank you to Vegan Grand Rapids for introducing me to the very versatile jackfruit!

Jackfruit Sliders

(vegan/gluten-free)
Makes 12 sliders

Ingredients:

2 16 ounce cans of young green jackfruit in brine, drained

2 cups Sweet Baby Rays Barbecue sauce or homemade barbecue sauce

12 Buns, gluten-free

24 pickle slices, for garnish

1/4 C yellow mustard

1/4 C pommary mustard

1/4 C Dijon mustard

Preparation:Drain the brine from the jackfruit and shred it with a fork. Place the shredded jackfruit in a bowl and mix in the barbecue sauce. In a fry pan, heat the marinated jackfruit until warmed through. Make the sliders by placing a few tablespoons of marinated jackfruit into each bun. Serve with pickles and an assortment of mustards. Stack ‘em high and enjoy.

Notes: Jackfruit and barbecue sauce will hold up well in a slow cooker too.